Senior Manager – Fund Accounting

We are working with our client, a leading provider of private wealth, fund and corporate administration services in St Peter Port, Guernsey, who is looking to appoint a Senior Manager, Fund Accounting to play a key role in strengthening their Guernsey funds platform and supporting their long-term commitment to the Island as an international finance centre.

Key Skills

• Understanding of quality client service – able to deliver a high-touch, responsive experience to clients and advisors.

• Strong funds environment experience – at least 8 years at a similar level, with hands-on fund accounting and accounts preparation.

• Up-to-date IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge – confident interpreting and applying relevant accounting standards.

• Continuous improvement mindset – actively seeks ways to enhance processes, controls and efficiency.

• Deadline-oriented and collaborative – manages multiple priorities while working flexibly with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – builds close working relationships with clients, auditors and our client’s team.

• Sound technical financial services knowledge – including current regulatory and legal requirements impacting fund structures.

• Proven team leadership – able to motivate and mentor junior staff to deliver high-quality work independently.

What you’ll do

• Lead accurate bookkeeping and fund accounting for complex fund and corporate structures.

• Deliver financial statements and specialist investor reporting within regulatory and client deadlines.

• Coordinate accounting matters, including attendance at board and shareholder meetings where required.

• Act as a line manager and mentor, allocating work and developing junior members of our client’s team.

• Support business development, raising our client’s profile through stakeholder engagement and industry participation.

What you’ll need

• Proven track record as a senior manager in a funds environment, with at least 8 years’ relevant experience.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP and associated accounts preparation.

• Ability to drive a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and robust controls.

• Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail and stakeholder management skills.

• ACCA or ACA qualification.

Why Join?

• Play a pivotal role in an expanding funds platform with a clear strategic growth agenda in Guernsey.

• Join a high-calibre team where your expertise, leadership and ideas are genuinely valued.

• Benefit from exposure to complex, interesting fund structures and the opportunity to progress your career.

More information about this role is available upon request – contact the team today for further details.